DiscoDad
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
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DarrenG wrote: plus that new screen is a must have!
Yes it is!
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
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Quote:With photography, it's not what you've got - it's how you use it!
Well said , I learned my trade ( well not anymore  ) on a V.old Pentax S.V and progressed slowly from there.My brother has more or less got all my old kit now and uses it well.Dont get me wrong , Im not one of the puritan lot who despise all the new digital gear but Im damn glad of the basic bits that I used.It taught me alot about understanding , using & manipulating light which is the foundation of good photography.
The best of luck CY and I hope you pursue this as a career. 
BTW , Im not faulting you on wishing to have a decent camera 
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| 27th Sep 2007 12:18 pm |
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CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
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I've set a price limit of this camera purchase at £500. I'll perhaps nudge over that though for added accessories such as a carry case etc.
I'm looking to get the camera within the next week and a half (to take with me Florence and various Italian towns).
I've also accepted that no matter what camera I buy, it will soon be outdated, and I may stick with Nikon as we already have one and so the lenses will be interchangable. Please do let me know if anybody has any recommendations within that spec. 
Might go shopping for one today - will keep you posted. 2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
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| 6th Oct 2007 2:32 pm |
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CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
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Nikon D80 - opinions? 2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
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| 6th Oct 2007 2:40 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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D70 is great... D80 according to the reviews I've read is very very good.
£500 will be a bit tight though to get one with a lens (very useful is a lens).... but it will last you many years !
I think body only is around £500.
If you have lenses already, double check that they are DSLR compatible 1st
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| 6th Oct 2007 2:46 pm |
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CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
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Thanks simon.
Well, in town at the moment and have just bought a Nikon D80 plus an 18-70mm lens. Came in at just under £700 including the lens and accessories. Very excited indeed - looking forward to playing later! (will work out the money later...  ) 2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
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| 6th Oct 2007 3:58 pm |
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DarrenG
Member Since: 31 Jan 2007
Location: Hampshire
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CY wrote:Thanks simon.
Well, in town at the moment and have just bought a Nikon D80 plus an 18-70mm lens. Came in at just under £700 including the lens and accessories. Very excited indeed - looking forward to playing later! (will work out the money later... )
My D70 has been 100% reliable, battery lasts ages and I wouldn't hesitate in replacing with another so I'm sure you'll be pleased with it. Darren Griffin
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| 6th Oct 2007 6:43 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
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Nice one CY... you will have a long and happy time with it
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| 6th Oct 2007 7:52 pm |
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Bodsy
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Your D80 will keep youvery happy for a while to come
Glad youhave a decent printer, but if you get a great pic you want a bit bigger than A4 (i.e. up to a0!) then let me know...... Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 6th Oct 2007 9:17 pm |
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CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
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Those photos are excellent J T! What camera are they taken on?
Wow - great offer Bodsy
Been out and about and had a quick play with the features. Looks good. 2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
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| 7th Oct 2007 12:11 am |
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J T
Member Since: 04 Mar 2006
Location: Don't tell em Pike
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Thanks C Y,
Most were taken on my Canon 400D,the last few on my new Canon 40D.
I do consider myself lucky in that I live in a place were there seems to be a good photo opportunity round every corner.
If you have a flickr page send me the link http://www.island-weather.co.uk
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| 7th Oct 2007 11:04 am |
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CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
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Don't have a Flickr page, but (once I've knocked off a few things from my workload  ) I'm hoping to go out and find somewhere photogenic to catch up on my latest photography workshop, which I am three weeks behind on..  2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
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| 7th Oct 2007 11:45 am |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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So how is the D80 then CY ?????
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| 7th Oct 2007 2:28 pm |
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